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Good evening guys,
I am talking about the mk1 Aircurves now, but can someone please tell me how the 3lb version differs from the 3,25 lbs version? I currently have the 3,25 lbs but I think about buying a lighter set extra. I know the Torrix in 3 lbs had a faster action that the 3,25 lbs and I wondered if that also applies to the Aircurve?
Thanks!
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100 yds is not far and shouldn't be the benchmark for 3.25 tc rods. My 3lb Hutchinson Dreammakers will easily do 100 yds. If you need to cast heavy leads in wind, or heavy pva bags then you need heavier tc rods otherwise. Look at your technique.
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In reply to Post #16
I’ve got them in the 3’s, rarely cast over 100 yards like yourself, good through action rod to play fish with. I’ve previously had 3.25 and 2.75 tc rods, but for me personally i prefer the 3lb t/c
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In reply to Post #9
Looking at these in the 3lb TC, don’t often fish beyond 100 yards, use pva bags quite a bit. Prefer to play fish rather than guide them in on stiff rods. I can see the 3.25 gets more votes but who uses the 3s?
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Does anybody know how the new Aiircurve rods compare to the originals?
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In reply to Post #1
The 3.25 aircurve is a awesome rod, the ultimate all rounder.
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In reply to Post #11
I have wasted a lot of money on high end rods, the 3.25 aircurve is the best all round rod I have owned. Almost perfect imo.
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I have the 12ft 3.5lb Aircurves, previously I had 12ft 3.5lb century FBS, both are really nice rods but without doubt if I had to chose between the two it would be the Aircurves.
They actually give me more confidence due to them having the power in reserve when needed while at the same time being really nice to play fish on.
I'm no long range caster and I'm pretty sure my technique doesn't look anywhere near what I think it looks like in my head but it's not hard to cast 100 yards with these at all.
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In reply to Post #9
Swapped some free spirit e class golds for a set of 3.25 air curves. They are a brilliant rod , go buy some mate….. easy 100 yds and more if you’re capable and forgiving under the tip , look good too 👍
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I have a set of 12 3lb that I’ve had years. Great rods for playing fish and always been able to cast where I’ve needed. I brought some century graphenes and feel like I need to use them as they cost so much but they don’t play fish as nice as the greys.
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In reply to Post #1
Only took mine out a few times but I got a very decent price for a set of 3 X 3.25s before the mark 2s were released. I've had a couple of fish on them and they were nice to play on but a bit stiffer than what I'm used to. They may need breaking in (if that's a thing with rods)
I can comfortably cast 100 yards with ease on a 3oz lead and just under 150 with a 4oz
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In reply to Post #1
In line with many of the existing comments, I bought a set about 4 years ago (3.25lb TC) and I think they are great. Most of my fishing is short range but I have used them at range and can comfortably hit 100 yards. They look good and they are lovely to play fish on, so all in all I don't have a bad word to say about them and would highly recommend
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In reply to Post #1
Treated myself to 3x 12ft 3lb tc couple of years back and by far best carp rods i’ve used having gone through a fair few. I use them for all my fishing at home and abroad and they have stood up well to all the abuse i’ve given them, so would highly recommend.
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In reply to Post #1
mk 1's were a lovely rod - 12ft 3.5's were my favs in the range. Not tried the newer model
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